❓ Hon. Tjorn Sibma questions the Premier regarding the cost and necessity of eight WA government representatives attending the Offshore Northern Seas Conference in Norway, requesting details on reported outcomes and past attendance.
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Overseas air travel612.Hon Tjorn Sibmato
the Leader of the House representing the Premier:I refer to the
report of overseas air travel tabled on 14 August and note that eight WA
government representatives, including the outgoing Agent General, John Langoulant,
attended the Offshore Northern Seas Conference in Norway at a cost of $73,000.(1) Why was it necessary for eight government
representatives to attend?(2) Has the government received any reports on the
outcomes or relevance of the conference to WA?(3) If yes to (2), will the minister table those
reports?(4) If no to (2), why were no reports provided
given the significant attendance?(5) How many Western Australian government
representatives attended the same conference in 2022?
the Leader of the House representing the Premier:I refer to the
report of overseas air travel tabled on 14 August and note that eight WA
government representatives, including the outgoing Agent General, John Langoulant,
attended the Offshore Northern Seas Conference in Norway at a cost of $73,000.(1) Why was it necessary for eight government
representatives to attend?(2) Has the government received any reports on the
outcomes or relevance of the conference to WA?(3) If yes to (2), will the minister table those
reports?(4) If no to (2), why were no reports provided
given the significant attendance?(5) How many Western Australian government
representatives attended the same conference in 2022?
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21 August 2025
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Hon Stephen Dawson
replied:I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer is
provided on behalf of the Premier.(1)–(5) Due to the level of detail
required, it is not possible to provide an answer in the timeframe available.
The honourable member may wish to put this question on notice.
Overseas air travel
replied:I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer is
provided on behalf of the Premier.(1)–(5) Due to the level of detail
required, it is not possible to provide an answer in the timeframe available.
The honourable member may wish to put this question on notice.
Overseas air travel
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